Cardiff

Premier League Teams and Welsh Government Team-up for Sport in Primary Schools

Cardiff City and Swansea City legends – Scott Young and Lee Trundle joined the Minister for Culture & Sport, John Griffiths, to launch the Premier League School Sport programme. The new programme, which will be officially launched ahead of the second ever Premier League Welsh derby match, will provide £600,000 over three years, for Cardiff

Cardiff Foodbanks

The Trussel Trust runs a number of foodbanks in Cardiff and across the country, including two within Cardiff West. It claims the number of people receiving emergency food across the country tripled this summer compared to last year. Over 350,000 people received food between April and September. Christmas can be a time of acute financial

Report outlines positive impact of events for Cardiff and Wales

Mark is pleased with the findings of an independent report into the economic impact of the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. The report revealed that the stadium generates more than £130million a year for the city and nation and sustains more than 2,500 permanent jobs. The report concluded the Millennium Stadium is able to provide and

New Housing Bill Unveiled To Tackle Unscrupulous Landlords

Mark Drakeford AM has welcomed a new housing bill that will tackle unscrupulous landlords and family homelessness. The wide-ranging legislation will make a difference to thousands of people across Cardiff West who are currently struggling with housing difficulties. The bill includes: • Plans to enable Cardiff Council to charge a higher rate of council tax

Mark has welcomed the news that train travel on the Valley Lines network will be cheaper for commuters, and that there will be extra options to purchase tickets. Season ticket price increases on all Arriva Trains Wales’ Welsh routes will be held below the RPI inflation measure (3.1%) for January 2014, which translates to a